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Clemson, South Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina, are two vastly different cities by almost every metric, yet it's still interesting to see how the crime rates compare.

Clemson vs. Columbia: Crime comparisons across the cities

Kat Pugh, News Editor November 25, 2024

The cities that house Clemson University and the University of South Carolina differ dramatically in size, population, rural versus urban natures and much more. The contrast between the two might make...

Clemson University and the University of South Carolina have both produced several notable influencers.

A very TikTok rivalry: Clemson and South Carolina influencers

Olivia Redix, Senior Reporter November 25, 2024

As social media content creators become more common, we have seen many notable influencers come out of the state of South Carolina. The big question this football season is, which school did they come...

Former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs in the Tigers' win in the 2019 National Championship on Jan. 7, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

A look at the professional athletes from Clemson and South Carolina

Riley Morgan, Contributor November 25, 2024

With Clemson and South Carolina both being competitive Division I schools, it is expected that they produce high quality athletes that thrive in the professional leagues. Let’s go through some of...

Every year, Clemson burns a mock-up of Gamecock mascot Cocky ahead of its matchup with the Gamecocks.

Common ground: What Clemson and South Carolina fans can agree on

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter November 25, 2024

It is that time of year again. As the weather gets colder and Thanksgiving gets closer, families unite for a wholesome feast. And yet, in the season of togetherness and giving of thanks, the fierce...

Somewhere in the orange-infested crowd of Memorial Stadium each game day, there is an undercover South Carolina Gamecocks fan.

Hiding in plain sight: Clemson student speaks out as undercover Gamecock fan

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter November 25, 2024

In the wake of their annual matchup, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina terrorize each other in a surprisingly similar fashion: burning the other team's mascot. With their respective...

The orange britches that the Clemson football team wear go back to former head coach Danny Ford in 1980, who tried using them as motivation for the team.

The birth of the orange britches

Eli Kernaghan, Contributor November 25, 2024

When the Tigers make their way into Death Valley on Nov. 30, they will be sporting their famous “orange britches,” indicating a championship is at stake. These prized and beloved uniform items aren't...

Clemson running back Phil Mafah (7) rushes the ball in Clemson's win over South Carolina in the Palmetto Bowl on Nov. 25, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Top 10 Clemson football moments in Palmetto Bowl history

Angelo Feliberty, Senior Reporter November 25, 2024

Honorable Mention: Brawl Bowl of 2004 The brawl is not a positive memory for either team, but it was too memorable in Palmetto Bowl history to leave it off the list altogether. Heading into this...

Clemson-Carolina rivalry week starts strong with the Tigers defeating the Gamecocks in the 40th annual Blood Bowl.

Tigers defeat Gamecocks for the 6th year in 40th annual Blood Bowl

Kat Pugh, News Editor November 25, 2024

Clemson has been declared champion against South Carolina in the 40th annual Blood Bowl, a blood donation competition in honor of rivalry week leading up to the Clemson-South Carolina football game. South...

The Clemson Tigers will face the South Carolina Gamecocks in the annual Palmetto Bowl rivalry game at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 30.

Tigers, Gamecocks prepare for high-stakes Palmetto Bowl

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor November 25, 2024

The Palmetto Bowl between Clemson and South Carolina comes and goes each year, but this year might be different. The No. 12 Tigers (9-2, 7-1 ACC) are in quite an exciting scenario — the team is on...

Letter from 2 rival editors: The Daily Gamecock, The Tiger produce 1st rivalry collaboration

Letter from 2 rival editors: The Daily Gamecock, The Tiger produce 1st rivalry collaboration

Griffin Barfield and Griffin Goodwyn November 25, 2024

As out-of-state students, the South Carolina-Clemson rivalry was a foreign concept to us for most of our lives. We each had our own respective college sports rivalries to worry about, whether that be...

A Clemson helmet sits on the turf of Mercedes-Benz stadium, where the Tigers defeated Georgia Tech, 41-10, on Sept. 5, 2022. 

Community service and a riot: The legacy of the Palmetto Bowl

Mercedes Dubberly, Asst. TimeOut Editor November 23, 2023

Since 1896, the Clemson Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks have gone head to head in what is considered to be the state’s ugliest football rivalry. Originally dubbed “Big Thursday” because...

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney walks around the field during practice on Aug. 10, 2023.

Opinion: Who would win in a fight, Swinney or Beamer?

Malone Kinard-Huisinger, Senior Reporter November 23, 2023

Clemson will head to Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday to right the ship and reclaim the Palmetto Bowl from the Gamecocks after the Tigers’ tragic loss in Death Valley last year. We can analyze...

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